Metallica Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Alongside ANTHRAX, MEGADETH, and SLAYER, Metallica has enjoyed immense popularity since their debut as one of the Big Four of thrash metal.
Given the tough, intimidating look of the Big Four, you might think, “Isn’t thrash metal too hard and difficult to listen to?” But don’t worry!
Despite the heaviness, their songs feature addictive melodies, and they even have dramatic ballads that draw you in.
Here’s a ranking of popular Metallica songs recommended as an entry point into metal!
Playlist
| Metallica Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Master Of PuppetsMetallica |  play_arrow | It begins with an odd-meter riff and moves into a lyrical development in the middle… |
| 2 | Enter SandmanMetallica |  play_arrow | Metallica’s masterpiece that depicts darkness and fear |
| 3 | Nothing Else MattersMetallica |  play_arrow | Generally, even worldwide as a metal band, often... |
| 4 | BatteryMetallica |  play_arrow | Metallica’s signature song “Battery” is hugely popular. |
| 5 | Creeping DeathMetallica |  play_arrow | Metallica is a world-famous band. |
| 6 | OneMetallica |  play_arrow | Portraying anti-war themes in Metallica’s classic song “One” |
| 7 | WhiplashMetallica |  play_arrow | When it comes to American heavy metal, it’s got to be Metallica... |
| 8 | 72 SeasonsMetallica |  play_arrow | The most successful heavy metal band in the world... |
| 9 | Fade To BlackMetallica |  play_arrow | Often called the most successful metal band in the world… |
| 10 | (Anesthesia) – Pulling TeethMetallica |  play_arrow | A famous solo by Metallica's bassist |
| 11 | BlackenedMetallica |  play_arrow | As for Metallica songs with cool guitar riffs... |
| 12 | OrionMetallica |  play_arrow | Having recorded sales of over 100 million copies worldwide, … |
| 13 | Lux ÆternaMetallica |  play_arrow | Moved by Metallica's new song, live performance, and world tour |
| 14 | St. AngerMetallica |  play_arrow | Released in 2003, with intense guitars... |
| 15 | To Live Is To DieMetallica |  play_arrow | Tribute to Cliff Burton, a track included on Justice |
| 16 | HardwiredMetallica |  play_arrow | A powerful thrash metal song by Metallica |
| 17 | King NothingMetallica |  play_arrow | The globally popular heavy metal band, … |
| 18 | Seek and DestroyMetallica |  play_arrow | Gordon Beck of America’s MLB... |
| 19 | Until It SleepsMetallica |  play_arrow | A Metallica song in a Toyota commercial |
| 20 | whiskey in the jarMetallica |  play_arrow | The 1998 album Garage In... |
| 21 | 2×4Metallica |  play_arrow | Metallica, reigning at the pinnacle of thrash metal... |
| 22 | Screaming SuicideMetallica |  play_arrow | A song by Metallica that empathizes with the difficulty of living |
| 23 | The Day That Never ComesMetallica |  play_arrow | Of the Big Four of American thrash metal… |
| 24 | The UnforgivenMetallica |  play_arrow | A Metallica classic that depicts personal struggle |
| 25 | I DisappearMetallica |  play_arrow | A high-impact action movie and heavy metal... I mean, come on. |
| 26 | Mama SaidMetallica |  play_arrow | Metallica's ballad, deep emotional expression |
| 27 | Metal MilitiaMetallica |  play_arrow | The indispensable meta-… when talking about thrash metal… |
| 28 | Moth Into FlameMetallica |  play_arrow | Blow away your morning blues with an intensely exhilarating sound... |